Sri Lanka faces egg shortage after cyclone, Bakery Association warns

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By T.K.G Kapila

Colombo. Dec 4 (Daily Mirror) - A potential countrywide egg shortage following the deaths of an estimated 3 million egg-laying hens due to the recent cyclone and floods affecting Sri Lanka.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Association’s head office auditorium in Raddolugama, Seeduwa, at 10.00 a.m., Jayawardena highlighted that the price of eggs has already risen and urged the government to take immediate action to address the situation.

“Flour, sugar, eggs, and margarine are the four essential ingredients for the bakery industry. A shortage of eggs could lead to higher prices for bakery products or even bring the entire industry to a halt,” he said.

He also highlighted the timing of the crisis, noting that 25% of annual cake sales occur during the upcoming Christmas and New Year 2026 season, warning that a lack of eggs could significantly affect festive season supplies.

Jayawardena called on the government to conduct a thorough study of the current situation and implement measures to find alternative solutions to prevent an egg shortage from impacting consumers and the bakery industry nationwide.

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Shera Thursday, 04 December 2025 07:43 PM

There are more problems than eggs right now. Hope people who are unaffected by the calamity understand that food shortages and price hikes are to be expected and not to gripe about the little things.

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Citizen k Friday, 05 December 2025 07:21 AM

Import eggs and chicks medicines and feed until the poultry industry is back on its feet.

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Kirihāmi Friday, 05 December 2025 07:26 AM

Some of these organised people (the ideal example is Doctors' Union) are NEVER happy - these tribal units are great at playing the victim collectively. They want the government to do everything to appease them. I simply don't understand why the media want to display these whining adults.

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